As Labor Day weekend approaches, Washington State Ferries (WSF) is – apparently – bracing for over 300,000 travelers, despite ongoing crew shortages that have plagued the system. WSF claims nearly 2,000 employees, represented by 16 unions, are gearing up for the holiday rush, but let’s not get too excited—after all, the system recorded over 3,500 canceled sailings in 2023 alone. With recent cancellations on major routes like Seattle/Bainbridge reducing service to one boat, it’s hard to believe that WSF can handle the holiday demand without a hitch. And they seem to know it. WSF is advising travelers to plan around peak times and use their app to check schedules and terminal conditions. The odds of smooth sailing this weekend? Let’s just say, don’t hold your breath. Read more KOMO News.

Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert are set to debate on September 10 in a televised event organized by The Seattle Times and KING 5 News at 8PM, and again on September 18 at the Association of Washington Business’ Policy Summit in Spokane. The second debate will air live on NonStop Local at 6PM. But Ferguson has officially declined to participate in a third debate with Reichert. Presumably, Ferguson is afraid of giving Reichert too many opportunities to call him out for his lies and failed record.

The leftists running Seattle Public Schools will inform parents in October about which schools are getting the axe as they scramble to fix a $100 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Brent Jones is gearing up to consolidate 70 elementary schools down to 50, thanks to shrinking enrollment and dwindling revenue. Seattle’s overbearing response to the pandemic led to many parents leaving the city or placing their children in alternative schools. With student numbers plummeting since the pandemic, the district is now running more schools than it can afford leading to shutdowns and even larger class sizes. Any rational person could have foreseen the consequences. Alas, Seattle politicians are not known for rational thinking. Read more at Center Square.

Tri-City residents had an opportunity to attend a community meeting yesterday regarding the controversial Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center wind farm project. As Shift WA previously reported, the Washington state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) recommended approving the project with significant restrictions to protect endangered ferruginous hawk and other tribal interests. But Jay Inslee does not want to see his green dream die – so he challenged the recommendation and pushed for his original plan, endangered ferruginous hawks be damned. The final decision now rests with EFSEC, which will respond to Inslee’s recommendations. However, Inslee ultimately decides whether to accept or reject EFSEC’s proposal. Read more at Center Square.

Shocker, a mainstream media source is showing its bias toward a Democrat…

A reality check everyone needs to hear…

Bob is trying to lie his way out of his failed record…

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